Learning in the Spirit of Wonder and Joy

Author: dillabought (Page 11 of 14)

Chalk

Chalk is very inexpensive and a fun activity.

Many ways to explore it’s abilities, try wetting it.

It will look brighter and more like paint.

In a tray of salt it is fun to use Chalk to practice letters,

numbers and draw pictures.

Here are some pictures of our explorations with calk.

 

 

 

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Every Child is unique

We are all unique in our own ways.

Some of us thrive when keeping busy, always

moving and  trying new things. While others are

are content  and fulfilled to revisit what they know

and enjoy doing. Helping your Child to acknowledge who

they are and that they are special helps them to develop

a strong sense of self and build  confidence that they will

build on their whole lifetime!

Try practicing with your Child this little exercise to celebrate who

they are and that they are honored for their unique traits.

Hold a hand mirror and look into it and you say first,

(to model how). I am special because I have beautiful eyes, (for example).

Give the mirror to your Child and have them look at themselves and say

to themselves while looking into the mirror, why they are special

and important. Here are some examples to get the routine going.

Keep taking turns with the mirror.

I am special because, I can dress myself!

I am special because I help my Baby when she needs help!

I am special because I know how to sing and dance!

I am special because I have curly hair!

I am special because I love to paint beautiful pictures!

              The possibilities are endless, as they learn a new abilities!

Keep practicing this everyday, or maybe at nighttime laying together in bed.

 Important to have them looking at themselves in a mirror and saying to themselves.

why they are special and important!

Watch them Bloom and grow into the unique person they are!

Childhood is very short but SO important for building foundations

for a life of self love and self awareness.

Hugs and love sprinkles, Ms. Trish

Have Fun always!

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Sensory Play

Learning through our senses, touching , smelling, seeing, hearing and tasting,

wakes up our whole body to exploring and gain understanding about our World.

   

                                                                                                         SALT PLAY                                                                                                         

Take a tub ,a Baby’s bath tub, plastic tote or big pot that is easy to reach into and

add salt about 1/4 full than add

some funnels and scoops different sized measuring cups.

or

You could make it a play  scene with rocks, animals, wood…

Fill the container 1/4 full of salt and some cinnamon or other smell

the Child likes.

 

 

  Goop, Corn starch and water.

This is a magical potion to work with, as it change it’s texture throughout

the exploration. It can be hard and  solid then change quickly to watery.

Only two ingredients needed corn starch and water.

Mixing in a tub deep enough not to spill out but shallow enough to play.

 

 

I f you have an old shower curtain or plastic table cloth, put it under the tub to play.

The clean up is so easy, just water and your skin will feel so soft after playing in it.

This can be kept, but not completely covered or it will mold. You can add food coloring for

added exploration ,drop by drop, the Children will love to do this by themselves.

If you add too much water it will evaporate over time don’t worry, just play and have FUN!

 

 

Add some items that the mixture can ooze through and be played with, not too many!

 

Play-dough

2 cups flour, (can use gluten free for children with allergies or intolerance)

1 cup salt

2 tablespoons cream of tartar ( can buy at save on foods at highgate in bulk bins)

3 tablespoons of vegetable oil or (baby oil smells nice)

2 cups boiled water.

You can add food coloring, coca , smells. The possibilities are endless.

Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.

Add boiled water, color and or scents together.

Then add wet ingredients to the dry and mix together.

Stir and knead until cool and ready to play.

Play-dough problem solving:

If your dough is too crumbly : add a little more oil

If your play-dough is too stickyadd a little more flour

If you want scented play-dough: add herbs, spices, essential oils or food extracts, vanilla or lemon

If you want your play-dough to last a long time: Store it well in a plastic bag or container.

 

WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT PLAY-DOUGH?

It is for All ages, and Home made is best!

Sensory: Playing with dough can be both relaxing and uplifting!

Wonderful sensory play material that can be added to for more

exciting sights, smells and textures. Great activity for rainy days

and or a pre-bedtime relaxing routine.

Fine motor: With every knead, squash and molding of dough your

children are working on their fine motor skills , developing strength,

control and flexibility in their fingers, hands and wrists. This paves

the way for successfully holding a pencil to write, fastening buttons

and tying their shoe laces.

Imagination and free play: By adding in different colors and scents or

providing props to go with the dough, you’re offering a stimulating environment

where they can stretch their imaginations and create their own play.

Math, Language and science: If you make your own play dough, your

children can count and weigh the ingredients and see domestic science in

action as the components combine. The variety of materials we use bring lots

of extra vocabulary into play, lot’s of chat, questions and speech development.

Enjoy my Friends until we play with play-dough together again!

Take Great care and have Fun together!!!

 

ONE MORE DOUGH:

CLOUD DOUGH RECIPE;

Cloud dough is very different from typical play dough.

It is soft and crumbly, but you can also squish it together

and it will hold it’s shape. It is Great for making sand castles with.

4 cups flour

1 cup vegetable oil or baby oil.

You can add glitter or powdered paint for shimmer and color!

ENJOY, Ms. Trish

 

 

 

 

Bugs and Frogs

                                                                                                         

On your walks this spring what new Life can you see!

Here is a song you can sing, and add to on your walks!

 

TUNE: The Wheels on the bus

The Red Bugs in the garden go flap flap flap

All through the town.

Tad poles in the pond go swish swish swish

All through the pond

The frogs on the logs go ribbit ribbit ribbit

All day Long!

What new verse can you think of?

Share them with your Friends!!!

 

 

                         

 

Click the Red Bug!

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Click Tally the Tadpole ! 

 

 

 

Click: Five Green and Speckled Frogs

 

 

 

 

Click: Tiny Tim the Turtle

 

 

A Park near you.

A wonderful Park in our Neighborhood is Robert Burnaby Park.

There are many trails a creeks for you and your Family to explore.

Even if it is raining the big trees will protect you from the rain.

There is an outside pool with a small wading pool for the little ones to enjoy too!

Here are some pictures of what you will find along your walks through the Park.

Babies

Hi Everyone,

Spring is here and all the new babies are out and about.

Here is a picture Diana, Chris and Tina took at Deer Lake this weekend of a

Mother Duck and her ducklings.

How many Ducklings do you see?

Thanks for sharing your picture with us,

Truly Ms. Trish

A post from Burnaby Library

My name is Jamie and I am the Children’s Librarian at the Tommy Douglas Branch of the Burnaby Public Library (https://wwwbpl..bcca/). Tommy Douglas is located on the corner of Edmonds and Kingsway at 7311 Kingsway (learn more about our other three locations here: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/locations-hours). Some of you might already know me from my Storytime visits to the Twelfth Avenue, Second Street, Edmonds, Morley, and Stride StrongStarts.

 

I am so happy that Ms. Trish has invited me so make a guest post on her blog to talk about Burnaby Public Library and our services. Although the Library is currently closed for visits, we are still here to help you and your family! Here are some of the services we are currently offering:

  • ·Need a library card? Give us a call. Having a Burnaby Public Library card will let you access all our cool online resources from home. To get a library card, just phone: 604-436-5400, Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. No ID is needed, and we can make cards for everyone in your family!
  •  Got questions about the community, technology, books, or anything else? Call the library at 604-436-5400 or email eref@bpl.bc.ca. We love to answer your questions!
  • ·Need something to read? We have many e-books and e-audiobooks you can borrow from home and read on a screen, including picture books that are perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers: https://burnaby.overdrive.com/library/kids. This collection is only available for Burnaby residents. If you live in another city, make sure to ask your local library about their digital collections.

· Looking for a book suggestion? Give us a call or look at these lists for kids: https://tinyurl.com/KidsEbooksBPL. The first booklist gives great read-aloud suggestions for having Storytime at home!

  • ·Searching for more stories? Check out TumbleBookLibrary, Bookflix, Indigenous Storybooks and other great options for online stories here: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/kids/online-stories .
  • ·Looking for support?

We have now launched our online Community Resource Guide, which lists many great services and resources in Burnaby and beyond: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/community-resourse-guide. 

Sections include resources for food, finance, health, technology, and of course children and families.

Remember, If you have any questions, please give us a call at 604-436-5400 or email us (eref@bpl.bc.ca). We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Warm regards!

Jamie

Children’s Librarian, Tommy Douglas Library

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